Memorial Park Conservancy Inc

EIN: 760655841 501(c)(3) Environment

Houston, TX

Total Revenue
$22,029,272
Total Expenses
$12,338,534
Total Assets
$57,641,319
Net Assets
$56,248,833
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2000
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
Chris Ballard
Phone
7138638403
Tax Period
2024-06-01 to 2025-05-31

Memorial Park Conservancy Inc, founded in 2000, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $22.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 17% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $9.7M, a strong 44% operating margin.

Mission

Memorial Park Conservancy is committed to preserving, restoring, & enhancing Memorial Park for the enjoyment of all Houstonians, today and tomorrow. This supports public use, recreation, & education in accordance with conditions of conveyance to the City of Houston.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $4,297,135 Revenue: $1,230,236

Welcoming and Engaging Park Visitors: Memorial Park Conservancy ("MPC") regularly provides a diverse range of free and low-cost community events, spanning from cultural festivals to engaging...

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Welcoming and Engaging Park Visitors: Memorial Park Conservancy ("MPC") regularly provides a diverse range of free and low-cost community events, spanning from cultural festivals to engaging educational activities. This year the Conservancy broadened its programming to emphasize health and wellness by offering free yoga classes, meditation, Pilates sessions and soccer clinics for kids.Continued on Schedule O.FY25 Highlights include:-Live at Live Oak, presented by H-E-B, consisted of four free events celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, Diwali, Lunar New Year, and Black History Month.-Celebrated Make Music Day with free performances by local artists. Visitors enjoyed family-friendly acoustic sets at Live Oak Court, serving as a beautiful reminder of the power of music to bring people together.-Held nine Star Parties in collaboration with the Houston Astronomical Society. These free family-friendly events featured powerful telescopes and knowledgeable volunteers, who helped guests observe the celestial sights.-Fubolito in the City, produced by Dynamo and Dash Charities, offered free 90-minute soccer clinics designed to engage children and young athletes.-Held nine Health and Wellness events. These free fitness classes aimed to improve both mental and physical well-being of all participants.

Program 2
Expenses: $3,192,908

Master Plan: In April 2025, Memorial Park Conservancy unveiled plans for Memorial Groves, and shortly after began preliminary site work and ecological restoration for the project. This new space will...

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Master Plan: In April 2025, Memorial Park Conservancy unveiled plans for Memorial Groves, and shortly after began preliminary site work and ecological restoration for the project. This new space will pay tribute to the Park's history while further enhancing its natural beauty and providing expanded opportunities for recreation, education, and relaxation. The project will introduce new space for remembrance and recreation, including quiet spaces for reflection, archaeological features, trails for walking and cycling, adult workout areas, open lawns for play and picnicking, a visitor center, and a large playground with an adjacent covered pavilion.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,279,882

Operating and Maintaining the Park: The Conservancy operates and maintains 1,100 acres of Memorial Park's 1,500 acres, aspiring to implement the principles of exceptional park management and...

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Operating and Maintaining the Park: The Conservancy operates and maintains 1,100 acres of Memorial Park's 1,500 acres, aspiring to implement the principles of exceptional park management and stewardship. The Conservancy furthers its mission by enhancing park amenities, backing forestry management initiatives, planting native species, maintaining both natural and paved trails, and tending to landscaped areas within the Park.Continued on Schedule O.FY25 Highlights include:-Vale Asche Playground Area improvements such as a new swing set beds with safety surfacing, new wood installed on picnic tables, and installation of parking blocks.-Stretching Deck Improvements such as a new deck, fitness equipment, additional water fountain, and new trees. -Automatic gates installed at Running Complex and Picnic Loop.-Safety bollards installed on the Commuter Trail at Picnic Loop and the pedestrian path at Crestwood and Memorial Drive.-Over 50 trees in the Clay Family Eastern Glades and more than 30 in the Sports Complex were pruned to promote healthy tree structure.- More than 100 trees across the Park were fertilized using targeted amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium to improve tree health.At Memorial Park Conservancy, volunteers play a crucial role in the restoration and maintenance of the Park. FY25 Volunteer Highlights include:- Volunteers dedicated a total of 910 hours, engaging in diverse projects throughout the Park.- Volunteers assisted in collecting 3 cubic yards of trash, removing 46 cubic yards of invasive species, spread 16 cubic yards of mulch and relocated 2,600 plants.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $19,152,643
Program Service Revenue $1,230,236
Investment Income $1,247,746
Other Revenue $398,647
TOTAL REVENUE $22,029,272

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $5,415,374
Fundraising Expenses $1,267,584
Program Expenses $8,769,925
Other Expenses $6,767,980
TOTAL EXPENSES $12,338,534

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $22,029,272 $18,867,772 +0.2%
Expenses $12,338,534 $13,745,709 -0.1%
Net Income $9,690,738 $5,122,063 +0.9%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
25
Independent Members
25
Employees
100
Volunteers
418

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
7
$993,819
Total Directors
25
$0
Key Employees
1
$172,053
Highest Compensated
3
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Veronica Gorczynski Chair 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Lissa Gangjee Vice Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Bob McDowell Treasurer 0.75
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
George Johnston Secretary 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Rogene G Calvert Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kalinda Campbell Director 5.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Claire Caudill Director 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Philip Croker Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sarah Flournoy Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jennifer Hazelton Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Janet Hobby Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Howley Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joshua Ibarra Director 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jill Jewett Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nelson Jones Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sabrina Kirwin Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Louie Layrisson Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kim Lubel Director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jorge Munoz Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tanya Pal Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Anna Peikert Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Townes Pressler Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rob Saltiel Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dhiren Shethia Director 0.75
Director
$0 $0 $0
Skip Wagner Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Shellye Arnold President & CEO (thru 10/24) 40.00
Officer
$494,833 $21,315 $516,148
Chris Ballard COO, President & CEO 40.00
Officer
$244,787 $19,370 $264,157
Holli Clements Vice President of Engagement 40.00
Officer
$198,353 $15,161 $213,514
Elizabeth Taylor Director of Human Resources 40.00
Key Emp
$157,789 $14,264 $172,053
Rocio Feusier Controller 40.00
Highest
$126,792 $12,325 $139,117
Suzanne Formanek Senior Director of Park Operations 40.00
Highest
$107,315 $12,042 $119,357
Chelsea Kuzniar Director of Annual Giving 40.00
Highest
$108,028 $11,834 $119,862
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $22,029,272 $12,338,534 $57,641,319 $9,690,738
2024 $18,867,772 $13,745,709 $46,057,091 $5,122,063
2023 $10,371,789 $25,598,271 $41,882,048 $-15,226,482
2022 $32,425,782 $20,175,699 $57,193,296 $12,250,083
2021 $33,954,880 $30,361,356 $48,673,290 $3,593,524
2020 $20,982,898 $24,090,108 $41,534,849 $-3,107,210
2019 $8,971,393 $10,368,529 $44,298,742 $-1,397,136
2018 $22,257,825 $5,138,813 $43,704,627 $17,119,012
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